Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Mrs Ada Imoni, has described the Scheme as the pillar of Nigeria’s unity and a tool for nation-building.
Imoni said this on Monday in an interview with journalists in Gombe shortly after a 5-kilometre unity walks to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the NYSC.
She said this was spanning the last five decades, adding that since the inception of the scheme, it had become the biggest contributor to national integration and unity.
According to her, the scheme has provided the right orientation to young graduates who have used the knowledge greatly in enhancing national unity, growth and development.
“The NYSC was established on May 22, 1973 to foster national unity and integration after the Civil War and looking back through the years, we have lived up to expectations.
“The scheme remains one of the most reputable institutions in Africa, mobilising and equipping young graduates for national development while equipping them with the necessary skills for self-reliance.”
Speaking on the activities to commemorate the anniversary in the state, Imoni said the Management of the NYSC had packaged a week-long event.
